Polar Bear Challenge 2023
6 Aug 2023 SAST (+02:00)
The Old Edwardian Society
Details
Polar Bear Challenge!
Allow yourself to be immersed in the wonderfully located cold water at The Old Edwardian Society.
Our pool is one of Joburg's hidden treasures and is home to Robin Island, English Channel, and the "5am Braveheart" swimmers.
This pool is truly a 4-season-temperture pool!
Winter temp is generally between 9-14°C
The Polar Bear Challenge
☆ Swimathon
• 30 minute solo (48 entries only)
• 1 hour solo (12 entries only)
• 2 hour solo (6 entries only)
• 1 hour team relay (8 teams only)
• 2 hour team relay (4 teams only)
• Loving-Kindness Package (4 packages only)
☆ Plunge
• 25m Rescue Dash (unlimited)
• Bear Cub Splash (13years under)(unlimited)
☆ Thrivelabs Ice Bath
• Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
• 5 minute Ice Bath Experience
Prizes
☆ Individual longest distance in 30min, 1 hour and 2 hour solo
☆ Individual longest time in the water
☆ 1 hour team longest combined distance
☆ 2 hour team longest combined distance
☆ Fun spot prizes
Time: 8am-2pm
Fun Day for everyone
Music | Food | Jumping castle | Arts & Crafts | Face Painting
Information
This is a Personal Challenge!
Your bravery and your participation is helping the National Sea Rescue Initiative save lives.
This challenge has a competitive edge, it's you and the cold water.
This is a Personal Challenge!
You are incredibly brave and your participation is helping the NSRI save lives.
This challenge is not a race, it is between you and the cold water, having fun and taking as long as you dare.
As a tribute to the National Sea Rescue Initiative and in celebrating your brave participation in the Polar Bear Challenge, the Loving-Kindness organizer has put together a very special package for you to carry into your future swimming adventures.
Each swimmer will receive the following:
• Swimmer entry
• NSRI hoodie
• NSRI long sleeve shirt
• NSRI buffer
• NSRI socks
• NSRI cap
• NSRI book "For Those In Peril"
• #Thirteen swimming buoy
• Speedo Bag
• Polar Bear Challenge medal
• Jozi Java Hot Drink
• NSRI station visit of your choice (excludes travel & flights)
Enjoy a Cold Hydrotherapy/Ice Bath experience!
Thrivelabs are offering two experiences:
• Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
• 5 minute Ice Bath Experience
Swimathon (all categories) - 16 years above (16y-18y must be accompanied by an adult family member)
Plunge - all swimmers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult family member.
Swimathon compulsory gear
• Swimming cap
• Swimming goggles/mask
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Plunge compulsory gear
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Loving-Kindness Package compulsory gear
Swimming cap
• Swimming goggles/mask
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Please note: if you are new to cold water swimming and you genuinely fear the cold, only then will we allow wetsuits (short arms and legs permitted).
No wetsuits for experienced cold water swimmers permitted.
Safety note: things can happen very quickly in cold water, therefore our NSRI life guards will be watching your every stroke. When you have completed your swim, dry quickly, dress warmly and enjoy a hot cup of Jozi Java.
☆ What is the afterdrop? It is the phenomenon of your body temperature continuing to drop even after you get out of cold water and into a warmer environment - so that you feel colder for 10 or 40 minutes after you exit than you did in the water.
Please click on this web link to learn more https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/warming-up-after-drop/
Organiser
Polar Bear Challenge
Information
This is a Personal Challenge!
Your bravery and your participation is helping the National Sea Rescue Initiative save lives.
This challenge has a competitive edge, it's you and the cold water.
This is a Personal Challenge!
You are incredibly brave and your participation is helping the NSRI save lives.
This challenge is not a race, it is between you and the cold water, having fun and taking as long as you dare.
As a tribute to the National Sea Rescue Initiative and in celebrating your brave participation in the Polar Bear Challenge, the Loving-Kindness organizer has put together a very special package for you to carry into your future swimming adventures.
Each swimmer will receive the following:
• Swimmer entry
• NSRI hoodie
• NSRI long sleeve shirt
• NSRI buffer
• NSRI socks
• NSRI cap
• NSRI book "For Those In Peril"
• #Thirteen swimming buoy
• Speedo Bag
• Polar Bear Challenge medal
• Jozi Java Hot Drink
• NSRI station visit of your choice (excludes travel & flights)
Enjoy a Cold Hydrotherapy/Ice Bath experience!
Thrivelabs are offering two experiences:
• Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
• 5 minute Ice Bath Experience
Swimathon (all categories) - 16 years above (16y-18y must be accompanied by an adult family member)
Plunge - all swimmers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult family member.
Swimathon compulsory gear
• Swimming cap
• Swimming goggles/mask
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Plunge compulsory gear
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Loving-Kindness Package compulsory gear
Swimming cap
• Swimming goggles/mask
• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)
Please note: if you are new to cold water swimming and you genuinely fear the cold, only then will we allow wetsuits (short arms and legs permitted).
No wetsuits for experienced cold water swimmers permitted.
Safety note: things can happen very quickly in cold water, therefore our NSRI life guards will be watching your every stroke. When you have completed your swim, dry quickly, dress warmly and enjoy a hot cup of Jozi Java.
☆ What is the afterdrop? It is the phenomenon of your body temperature continuing to drop even after you get out of cold water and into a warmer environment - so that you feel colder for 10 or 40 minutes after you exit than you did in the water.
Please click on this web link to learn more https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/warming-up-after-drop/
Organiser
Polar Bear Challenge
Info
Polar Bear Challenge!
Allow yourself to be immersed in the wonderfully located cold water at The Old Edwardian Society.
Our pool is one of Joburg's hidden treasures and is home to Robin Island, English Channel, and the "5am Braveheart" swimmers.
This pool is truly a 4-season-temperture pool!
Winter temp is generally between 9-14°C
The Polar Bear Challenge
☆ Swimathon
• 30 minute solo (48 entries only)
• 1 hour solo (12 entries only)
• 2 hour solo (6 entries only)
• 1 hour team relay (8 teams only)
• 2 hour team relay (4 teams only)
• Loving-Kindness Package (4 packages only)
☆ Plunge
• 25m Rescue Dash (unlimited)
• Bear Cub Splash (13years under)(unlimited)
☆ Thrivelabs Ice Bath
• Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
• 5 minute Ice Bath Experience
Prizes
☆ Individual longest distance in 30min, 1 hour and 2 hour solo
☆ Individual longest time in the water
☆ 1 hour team longest combined distance
☆ 2 hour team longest combined distance
☆ Fun spot prizes
Time: 8am-2pm
Fun Day for everyone
Music | Food | Jumping castle | Arts & Crafts | Face Painting